MILWAUKEE – Edgewood University senior Shannon Rusch has been named the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Women's Volleyball Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday morning.

Rusch averaged 6.50 digs per set across two matches. In a five-setter at MSOE, Rusch recorded 36 digs. The senior added three digs in just one set against Dominican.

Rusch and the Eagles host UW-Platteville in non-conference action on Tuesday evening. Action is set for 7:00 p.m. from the Todd Wehr Edgedome.